NJ Driver License System Chapters 1 and 2

OBJ: identify the steps of the GDL Give One, Get One, Move on! Look up two terms in the DE manual and write down what it is Give one- Find a person who has a different definition and give them a box Get one- Get a box from them Move on- to the next person until your worksheet is complete *different person for each box

Do Now What must a motorist who operates a vehicle always carry?

Answer License/permit Proof of insurance registration A motorist who operates a vehicle must always carry: License/permit Proof of insurance registration

Laws Governing Driver Licenses A motorist who operates a vehicle must always carry license, registration, insurance Altering a driver license or showing an altered license – loss of driving privilege- $1000 fine and/or up to 6 months in jail. Getting a license illegally- $200-$500 and/or 30-90 of jail. Any change of address must be reported to the MVC within 1 week Any name change must be reported to the MVC within 2 weeks

Digital Driver License 21 & older NJ license (horizontal) Under 21 NJ license (vertical)

6 Point ID Verification All NJ driver license applicants must complete 6 Point ID Verification by presenting documents that prove their age, identity, and legal presence in the U.S. At least 1 primary document At least 1 secondary document At least six points of ID Proof of address Social Security number 6 point ID Pg. 13

Primary- 4 points A civil birth certificate* US passport, current or expired less than 3 years Current NJ Digital Driver License** Secondary – 2 points US school photo ID card with transcript or school records US college photo ID card with transcript

Proof of Address Credit card bill Checking or savings account High school/college report card Tax bill

Social Security # To complete your 6 point ID verification, MVC will verify that your S.S. matches your name and birth date Add up points Primary + Secondary = (6+)?

The Graduated Driver License New Jersey implemented a multi-stage driver licensing system knows as the Graduated Driver License (GDL) Program. The system gradually introduces driving privileges to first time drivers, extends their practice driving time and requires a minimum age of 18 in order to receive an unrestricted, basic driver license. All GDL fines $100

What are the steps of the GDL? Early bird (option A) Young adult (option B) Adult (option C) (pg. 17 manual)

GDL Early Bird Road (option A) Step 1: Special Learner Permit (16 years old) Step 2: practice driving with an adult supervising (at least 6 months) Step 3: Probationary License (17 years old) Step 4: practice driving unsupervised (at least 1 year) Step 5: Basic Driver License (18 years old) MVC Manual pg. 17

GDL Young Adult Road (option B) Step 1: get an examination permit (at least 17) Step 2: practice supervised driving (6 months) Step 3: get probationary license Step 4: practice unsupervised driving (1 year) Step 5: get basic driver license (at least 18)

GDL Adult Road (option C) Step 1: get examination permit (at least 21 years old) Step 2: practice supervised driving (3 months) Step 3: get probationary license Step 4: practice unsupervised driving (1 year) Step 5: get basic driver license

Step 1 & 2: Special Learner Permit Must be at least 16 years old Have signed parent consent Enrolled in behind the wheel driver training course Approved instructor must purchase the permit Must pass the KV tests Pay required fee (step 2) practice supervised driving for at least 6 months

Special Learner Permit Restrictions (minimum age 16) No driving between 11:01pm and 5:00 am No cell phones, video games, etc. Must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 years of age and who possesses a valid NJ driver license and has a minimum of 3 years driving experience. Passengers – supervising driver, any parent or guardian, one additional passenger. Everyone must wear seatbelt.

Step 3 & 4: Probationary License Must have completed 6 months of supervised driving Pass the MVC’s road test Must be 17 years old Pass the 6 point ID requirements (step 4) Practice driving unsupervised (at least 1 year)

Probationary Driver License (GDL) (minimum age 17) Restrictions No driving between 11:01pm and 5:00 am. No using cell phones, etc. Passengers- dependents and one additional person, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian Everyone must wear a seat belt. Display Decal If person with a permit or GDL is 21 then there are not restrictions.

Step 5: Basic Driver License Must be 18 years old Must have completed one year of unsupervised driving with probationary driver license restrictions No restrictions apply

Let’s break down the steps in detail What do you need to do to get your license?

GDL License process Turn 16 Contact a driving school Study for the written test Pass the written test Pass the vision test Complete 6 hours of driving instruction Practice with a supervising driver for 6 months or until 17 whichever is longer. Practice unsupervised driving for 1 year with a probationary license Get basic unrestricted driver license at 18

GDL

Summarizer What are the hour driving restrictions for the Special Learner Permit & probationary license?

Answer! No driving between 11:01pm and 5:00 am

OBJ: Identify the steps of the GDL and additional license types All GDL fines are how much $?

Answer $100

What other types of licenses can you get in NJ?

Types of NJ Licenses Commercial Motorcycle Moped Agricultural Boat (pg. 9) *Complete worksheet with your learning partner #1 and fill out the following: Class, expiration, age, fees, tests required Info on license types

Activity! With your learning partner #2 create a flow chart to describe the steps to obtain the GDL for… The early bird road (option A) Young adult road (option B) Adult road (option C) Criteria For Success (pgs. 17-19) All steps must be included in order Requirements for each step Use color Organized Title page of your road At least 1 pictures for each step Include 1 step on each page (5 pages)

OBJ: identify GDL decal, KVR, and the road test Do Now: What are the requirements of the supervising driver?

Answer 21 years or older NJ licensed driver Licensed for 3 years

What are the GDL decals? What is the reason for them?

GDL DECAL What is Kyleigh’s Law? all GDL drivers under the age of 21, who possess a permit of probationary license, are required to display two visible, red reflective decals, distributed through the MVC, on the top left corner of the rear and front license plate $4 a pair $100 fine for not having them displayed. If a permit driver commits a traffic offense, the responsibility is with both the student and the adult supervising driver FAQ's

Question What are the tests required to obtain a license?

KVR KVR K= Knowledge V= Vision R= Road All the tests that you need to pass in order to obtain a license or permit.

Knowledge Written test 80 percent, or 40 of the 50 questions, must have correct answers. Failure: wait 7 days!

Vision Basic License Applicants: 20/50 vision with or without corrective lenses (contacts). For sight in one eye only, that eye must meet the 20/50 rule and the applicant must have documentation signed by a licensed physician.

Road test checklist 6 points of ID Validated permit Valid inspection sticker, registration, insurance, 2 red GDL decals No obstructions in vehicle Vehicle must not have parking assist or sensors or back-up cameras No self parking vehicles Valid inspection sticker All signals, brake lights, and windshield wipers on vehicle for test must be in working order No rental cars Applicant must be accompanied by a licensed driver

Elements on the Road Test Driving in reverse Following other vehicles Nearing corners, intersections Parking (parallel) Sitting properly Starting a vehicle Steering properly Stopping at signs Stopping smoothly Turning Turning around Using the horn Yielding right-of-way

Reasons for Road Test Rejection Improper, expired or no inspection sticker. Lack of examiner access to foot brake or parking break. Any defect or condition that affects the safe operation of the test vehicles. See page 34 of your manual for the list of possible defects or conditions. Failure: wait 2 weeks!

Summarizer Any vehicle operated by a GDL driver (under 21) must display?

Answer reflective decal on the top left corner of the front and rear license plate

Flow charts Take 15 minutes to complete your flow charts with your groups

OBJ: Identify & review the procedure in obtaining NJ license and laws Do Now Collect and present flow charts Carousel brainstorm Review game Summarizer HW: test tomorrow

Do Now: If you are under the GDL, as a probationary driver, who is under 21 you are limited to the following passengers?

Answer Dependents of the probationary driver, and one additional passenger unless accompanied by a parent or guardian

Present flow charts! Early bird road Young adult road Adult road

Carousel Brainstorm Activity TOPICS Types of license 6 point ID Special Learner permit restrictions Probationary restrictions GDL Road test checklist Laws governing license KVR Directions Learning partner #4 List 2 points about each topic Do not repeat information You have about 1 minute to write answers down You can finish or add to other groups answers

Summarizer If the examination permit or probationary license holder is what age or older, passenger and decal restrictions do not apply?

Answer 21

Review chapter 1 & 2 highlight important facts

Review! Create an assessment Get with Learning partner # 1and create a chapter 1 & 2 assessment.  Requirements: -minimum 10 questions. -can be any assessment type that you'd like. Example: (true/false, multiple choice, short answer, mix of all) Provide two copies- (test copy and an answer key)